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• Pajak, Charlie
  

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• Pajakowski, Matthew
  Place of Birth: South Bend, IN
  DOB:March 14, 1901
  DOD:September 24, 1941 in Buffalo - Automobile Accident (he was t-boned at an intersection and ejected from the car)
  Instruments: Concertina,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Matt Pajakowski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Palmer, Greg
  25 Wayne Ave
  Claremont, NH, 03743
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: East Hartford, CT
  DOB: 09/20/1960
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Polka Shamrocks
  Also performed with: Dick Pillar, John Jeski, BayState,
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: gpalmer@turbont.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Got For It - Dick Pillar
  2. - Happy Polka People -John Jeski
  3. - -

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• Palo, Bill
  225 West Harrison St
  Chandler , AZ, 85224
  Phone: 480-899-9848
  Place of Birth: Chandler, AZ
  DOB: 1/14/54
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: A Touch of Chicago
  Also performed with: Roger and the Villagers
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Rotbear@aol.com
  Web page: Touch of Chicago
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - EFO-Eddie Forman Orch - JRJ C-108 -1985
  2. - Hot Polkas From the Desert - Soundtech SO-2358 -1995
  3. - -

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• Paner, Dennis
  210 Hyland Rd
  Depew, NY, 14043
  Phone: 716-681-2637
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 3/18/50
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
  Also performed with: Li'l Wally, Sunshine, Steel City Brass, Big Steve and the Belaires, Cityside
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: dpaner@adelphia.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Introducing the Pole Cats - WAM 1976
  2. - Heat -Sunshine
  3. - -

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• Paner, Kevin
  2509 Spring Breeze Way
  Monroe, NC 28110
  Phone: 980-269-9188
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 12/06/79
  Instruments: Piano
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: N/A
  Also performed with: City Side, Happy Richie, Jersey Polka Richie, Honky Hoppers
  Honors:
  Information: Current Project: Live Polka music archive www.alalsarchive.com
  E-mail: DjImpulsion@Gmail.Com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Honky Hoppers - Standing Room Only
  2. -
  3. - -

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• Papciak, Walter
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Violin,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Old Country Village Musicians
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Old Country Village Musicians - Chicago 2500
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Pare, Richard
  Place of Birth:Lowell, Ma
  DOB:07/12
  Miami,Fl
  Phone: 305-798-0040
  Place of Birth:Lowell,Ma
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums
  Vocalist: no
  Primary Band: Retired
  Also performed with: Sound A Bouts, Orlando Polka Magic, Marion Lush
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: southbeachmiami_2@hotmail.com DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -We're the Sound A Bouts -
  2. -Polkas in Paradise-
  3. - -

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• Pasternak, Teddy (Li'l Teddy)
  1920 St. Louis Rd
  Phepls, WI,
  Phone: 715-545-3211
  Place of Birth: Wisconsin
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Li'l Teddy Polka Band
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: kkdoboy@keynet.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Paterek, Joe "Pat"
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 5/21/19
  DOD:Deceased
  Instruments: Accordion, Solovox
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Joe Pat Orch.
  Also performed with:
  Honors: IPA Polka Hall of Fame
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Musical Memories - Chicago LP5901 -1981
  2. - International Hits -Chicago LP5700-1972
  3. - Happy Birthday America -Chicago LP6900 -1976

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• Patrician, Russell (Russ)
  Place of Birth: Cohoes, New York
  Instruments: Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jimmy Sturr Orchestra
  Also performed with: Trumpets Unlimited, Wesoly Bolek (Bill Borek), Twarog brothers, Chet Kay Orchestra, Kosek Brothers' New Yorkers, Don Nikolski Orchestra, Tri-City Five
  Honors:
  Best Instrumental Band - Jimmy Sturr Orch - 1973 Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Tribute to Ray Budzilek - Jimmy Sturr, Starr LP-507
  2. - Happy Snappy Polkas - Jimmy Sturr, Starr LP-508
  3. - Love Those Polkas - Goodwill L.P. 107

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• Pawlowski, Chris
  137 Oak St
  Newburgh, NY, 12550
  Phone: 845-562-2902
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 12/1/62
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with: Polka Rascals, Jimmy Sturr, Dave Gawronski's Musical Magic, The Karas Brothers
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: mechfire1020@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas Can Be Cool - Polka Rascals - World Records 1988
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Pazik, Frank H.
  48 St. James Ave
  Chicopee, MA, 01020
  Phone: 413-598-8080
  Place of Birth: Chicopee, MA
  DOB: 08/13/1930
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Vic Curley (Kudla) Orch.
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Peek, Kenny
  

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• Pegg, Robin
  195 Elm St.
  Buffalo, NY, 14203
  Phone: 716-847-0900 Office, 716-570-3611 Cell
  Place of Birth: Uniontown, PA
  DOB:08/25/58
  Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Bass, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dynatones
  Also performed with: Sounds, Trel-Tone, Invictas, Big Steve & Belaires, Ray Jay & the Carousels
  Honors: Grammy -Walter Ostankek & Friends, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: rpegg@cgicafe.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. I Play Polka - Klassic -1999
  2. Where's Your Pants -Ethnic World Rec -1999
  3. Big Steve's Back -1996

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• Pencoske, Eddie
  

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• Pendrak, Chuck
  

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• Penway, Ed
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Hi Notes
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Million Dollar Sound in Polkas - Chicago Polkas -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Petroski, Sr., Dave
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Johnny Sheeder
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Pennsylvania Favorites - Jay Jay
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Petrowsky, Gary
  P.O. Box 894
  New Hyde Park, NY, 11040
  Phone: 718-347-0013
  Place of Birth: Manhassett, NY
  DOB: 11/17/XX
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Wave
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: thewaveband@yahoo.com
  Web page: The Wave
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Wave-Ukrainian Style Music - 11/00
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Piatkowski , Al "Al Al Al"
  25 Roosevelt Pl
  Somerville, NJ, 8876
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Syracuse, NY
  DOB:1/17/59
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Beat
  Also performed with: Versatones, Dynatones, 59 others
  Honors: Grammy award, 7 Grammy Nom., UPA Accordion player of year- 1989
  Information:
  E-mail: alalalp@usa.net
  Web page: The Beat
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. When I Saw You - Sunshine -1999
  2. Live Wire -WAM -1982
  3. Polka Celebration -Bel-Aire 1986

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• Piatkowski, Rob
  8290 Wedgewood Lane
  Canastota, NY, 13032
  Phone: 315-697-7499
  Place of Birth: Syracuse, NY
  DOB: 9/15/61
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dyna-Sharps
  Also performed with: Dynatones,John Gora and Gorale
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: robert.j.piatkowski@lm co.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -'til The End of the World Goes 'round - Dynatones
  2. - Polka Nite-Life - Four Stars Polka
  3. - -Jim Adamczyk's Old Fashion Christmas -

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• Pidgeon, Wally
  

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• Pielin, Pat
  

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• Pienta, Joe
  Philadelphia, PA,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Joe Pienta Orchestra
  Also performed with: Syl Rutkoski
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas by Joe Pienta - PASA
  2. - Polkas Just For You -PASA
  3. - -

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• Pietrucha, Paul
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: New Brunswick, NJ
  DOB: 8/19/1964
  Instruments: Trumpet, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
  Also performed with: Limelight, Freddy K
  Honors: Who's Who in Music 1982, USPA 1997/2001, Grammy Nom 1997/2001
  Information:
  E-mail: TPT177@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Lenny Live - Chicago Push
  2. - Home is Where the Heart Is -Chicago Push
  3. - -

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• Pietrzak, David
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
  DOB: 05/17/1945
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Tower City Drive
  Also performed with: Bob Zielinski, Bud Hundenski
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: PZAK@webtv.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Tower City Drive -
  2. - More Polka Memories -
  3. - Polkas of Distinction -

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• Pietrzak, Pete
  

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• Pietrzak, Stephanie
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Wanda & Stephanie
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• Pietrzak, Wanda
  Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
  DOB:
  DOD:
  Instruments:
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Wanda & Stephanie
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• Pijanowski, Rick
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Torun, Poland
  DOB: 3/30/59
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
  Also performed with: Steel City Brass, Li'l Wally
  Honors: IPA, USPA, Grammy Nom
  Information:
  E-mail: RichardP@curbell.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - All Dressed Up and No Place to Go - Sunshine -< LI>- Old Fashion Polkas -Sunshine
  2. - Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records

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• Pilarz, Ed
  156 Nadine Dr
  Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
  Phone: 716-684-1264
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:03/10/52
  Instruments: Bass, accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dynatones
  Also performed with: Marion Lush & the Musical Stars, Big Steve & the Bellaires
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: epilarz@localnet.com
  Web page: BWI Closeouts
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• Pilch, Jr., John
  1325 Atlas Lane
  Northhampton, PA, 18067
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Somerset, NJ
  DOB: 5/22/78
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  Also performed with: Polka Family, Freddy K
  Honors: Grammy Nom., IPA &USPA Favotire Song, IPA Favorite Band
  Information:
  E-mail: Pilchy@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Passion - Nebraska PBS 2001 Video
  2. - Live & Kickin -Bel-Aire Records - 2001
  3. - Another Day at the Office -Bel-Aire Records - 2000

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• Pillar, Richard (Dick)
  36 Occum Lane- P.O. Box 305
  Uncasville, CT 06382
  Phone: (860) 848-8171
  Place of Birth:Uncasville, CT
  DOB:03/05/40
  Instruments: baritone trumpet, bass trumpet, guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dick Pillar Orchestra (Pillar Polkbration Band)
  Also performed with:
  Honors:IPA PMHF, Grammy Nomination-"In Polka Unity," PAW Citizen of Year, 3 IPA Song of Year
  Information: Promoter of POLKABRATION festival. Coined word: "Polkabration."
  E-mail: pillar@dickpillar.com
  Web page: Pillar's Polka Web site
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. Everybody Polka -Steljo
  2. Polkabration Fun -Steljo
  3. Polkabrate -Steljo

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• Piotrowski, Bob
  Brandon, Minnesota
  Phone:320-524-2832
  Place of Birth:Chicago, IL
  DOB:04/12/44
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Currently - None
  Also performed with: Marion Lush, Stas Golonka, Jerry Zahara, Joe Walega, Gennie "O" & The Next Step
  Honors:UPA Pianist of the Year Award 2002, Nominated Accordion Player of the Year 2002
  Information:
  E-mail: bobppod@aol.com
  Web page: GenieO Web site
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. The Best of Gennie "O"
  2. Gennie "O" Sings Pop
  3. Memories of Marion

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• Piotrowski, Rick
  Place of Birth: Utica, NY
  DOB: 11/20/56
  Instruments: Trumpet, Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Orlando Polkamagic
  Also performed with: Dynatones, Piotrowski Polka Brass,
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: ricobrew2000@cs.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polish Masters - PPB -1977
  2. - Chapter Seven -Dynatones -1980
  3. - Polka From Paradise -OPM -1993

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• Pirucki, Ron
  Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  Phone: 760-694-3278
  Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio
  DOB: 1968
  Instruments: Accordion, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Roger and the Villagers
  Also performed with: The Troubadors, The Bob Zielinski Orchestra, Glass Town Sound
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Pirucki@Hotmail.com
  Web page: www.pirucki.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. Outta Hand, Sunshine, 1992
  2. Rollin’ Into the 90’s – Troubador Records, 1990
  3. 
     

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• Pitt, Gerry
  1831 Glenview Ave
  Green Bay, WI, 54303
  Phone: 920-494-5468
  Place of Birth: Green Bay, WI
  DOB: 1/21/68
  Instruments: Drums, accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Pitt Crew
  Also performed with: Polka Town Sound
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: gerrypitt@aol.com
  Web page: The Pittcrew.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. That Was Then This is Now - PCM Records -1997
  2. The Cutting Edge -Sunshine -1997
  3. Polkatown Sound -Sunshine -1988

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• Piwowarczyk, Ania
  

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• Placek, Ray
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Hi Notes
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Million Dollar Sound in Polkas -
  2. - -Polka Session -Chicago 512
  3. - -

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• Placek, Lee
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Hi-Notes
  Also performed with: Marion Lush, Paul Shisko
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Platta, Royce
  3044 25th St
  Kenosha, WI, 53144
  Phone: 262-551-0554
  Place of Birth: Wausau, WI
  DOB: 7/7/62
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jolly Gentlemen Variety Band
  Also performed with: Chicago Push, Versatones, Dynasticks, Tones, New Brass
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: royceplatta@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Podgorski, Ignacy
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments:
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Orkiestra Podgorskiego
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Podrasky, Chuck
  2700 Meadow Hills Lane
  Plano, TX, 75093
  Phone: 972-679-2927
  Place of Birth: Silver Lake, MN
  DOB: 03/23/1954
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with: Wesoly Bolek, Dobosenski Bros, Polka Padre, Polish Brass
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: cpodrasky@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The World's Most Dangerous Polka Band - Bolek-Florida
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Polak, Wladyslaw (Walter)
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Lament Pijaka (78) - Victor
  2. - Krakowiaki Makowiaki (78) -Victor
  3. - Zonka Pila, Chlop Oral (78) -Victor

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• Polaski, Jim
  614 S. Gunderson
  Oak Park, IL 60304
  Phone: 708- 524-0778
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB:11/6/49
  Instruments: Accordion, Solovox, trumpet, clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Nu-Tones/Chicago
  Also performed with:
  Information:
  E-mail: jpolaski@ync.net
DISCOGRAPHY:
1. - -
2. - -
3. - -

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• Polisky, Dennis
  28 Westerly Terrace
  Colchester, CT, 06415
  Phone: 860-537-3539
  Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
  DOB: 7/6/59
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Accordion, Bass
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The Maestro's Men
  Also performed with: Ray Henry, Jimmy Sturr, Walt Solek, Gene Wisniewski, Eddie Skinger, Dick Pillar, Rich Bobinski, Polka Family, Menko Band, Polka Naturals, John Jeski, Stas Przasnyski, John Przasnyski , Walt Dolecki, Johnny Dyno, Bright Sound Express, John Demerski, John Prytko, TKO, Diamond Bells, Joe Terry, Joe Rogers, Walt Procanyn, Tom Deguzis, Patti & The Guys, Stan Scott, Polka Naturals, Ed Valenta, Joe Pasieka, Sound a Bouts, Ed Zavaski, Irene Olszewski, Ed Zolkiewicz
  Honors:
  1. - International Polka Hall of Fame Inductee
  2. - Grammy Nominated CD - "Strike Up The Band"
  3. - Best CD Award IPA - "Don't Stop The Music"
  4. - Best CD Award IPA - "Decade"
  5. - Favorite Instrumental Group Award IPA -2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002
Information:
E-mail: polisky@maestrosmen.com
Web page: Maestrosmen.com
DISCOGRAPHY:
1. - Maestro's Men - "Decade Two"
2. - Maestro's Men - "Enjoy The Little Things"
3. - Maestro's Men - "Don't Stop The Music"
4. - Maestro's Men - "Decade"
5. - Maestro's Men - "It's All About The Music"
6. - Maestro's Men - "Strike Up The Band"
7. - Maestro's Men - "Music Maestros Please"
8. - Maestro's Men - "Once More...From The Top"
9. - Maestro's Men - "Out Of The Blue"
10. - Maestro's Men - "Polkas For A Christmas Season 2"
11. - Maestro's Men - "Polkas For A Christmas Season 3"
12. - Ray Henry - "Wicked Good Polkas"
13. - Ray Henry - "Unforgettable Hits"
14. - Ray Henry - "50 Years & Better"
15. - Jimmy Sturr - "Polka Your Troubles Away"
16. - Jimmy Sturr - "Saturday Night Polka"
17. - Jimmy Sturr - "Polka All Night Long"
18. - Jimmy Sturr - "Sturr It Up"
19. - Jimmy Sturr - "When It's Polka Time At Your House"
20. - Jimmy Sturr - "I Love To Polka"
21. - Jimmy Sturr - "All In My Love For You"
22. - John Jeski - "Powerful Polkas"
23. - John Jeski - "Polkas For The Best Of Times"
24. - John Jeski - "Ageless Polkas"
25. - John Przasynski - "Plays Hits Of The CT Twins"
26. - Stan Przasnyski - "Polish Picnic"
27. - Menko Band - "Live From The University Of Hartford"
28. - John Demerski - "Play Me A Polka" (45 rpm)

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• Potoniec, Ed
  4601 Admiral Dr
  Cleveland, OH, 44109
  Phone: 216-351-0206
  Place of Birth: New Haven, CT
  DOB: 04/15/1948
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Drums, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Tower City Drive
  Also performed with: Bruno Miko Harmony Stars, Li'l Wally, Marion Lush
  Honors: Presidents Award USPA
  Information:
  E-mail: Grajcie@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Tower City Drive - Peppermint Productions -1999
  2. - A Full Serving of Polkas -Admiral Records -1991
  3. - A Polish Hayride -Brothers Records -1977

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• Poudrier, Eddie
  

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• Powers, Mark D.
  P.O. Box 126
  Wausau, WI, 54402
  Phone: 715-848-2825
  Place of Birth: Terre Haute, IN
  DOB: 04/11/1977
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Kick
  Also performed with: Bruce Bradley Band
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: mdpowers@gte.net
  Web page: Kick Web Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Gotta Lotta Rhythm - Kick-Independent -1999
  2. - Naturally -Rhapsody Records -1998
  3. - -

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• Prill, Gerald
  729 Fitzner Dr
  Davison, MI, 4843
  Phone: 810-658-3734
  Place of Birth: Harbor Beach, MI
  DOB: 6/21/69
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass,Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Polka Music Sound
  Also performed with: Mark Janson & Brass Express, Mich Conn.
  Honors: voted Favorite Band. Band Great Lakes Polka Assoc.
  Information:
  E-mail: gmprill@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - A Paragraph of Polkas - Sunshine -1994
  2. - Classic Keepsakes - Sunshine -1994
  3. - The Dream Lives On -Peppermint Productions -1991

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• Prokopenko, Gregory
  611 Fifth St
  Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
  Phone: 201-939-6051
  Place of Birth: Jersey City,NJ
  DOB: 11/21/1963
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Middlesex Express
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: MIDDLESEXEXPRESS@AOL.COM
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Prutz, Richard
  1810 4th street
  South Connelsville, PA, 15425
  Phone: 724-626-0872
  Place of Birth: Scottdale, PA
  DOB: 02/22/1958
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The New Tradition
  Also performed with: Polish Swinger, Invictas
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: vanessa@lcsys.net
  Web page: New Tradition
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - All Tuned Up! - 1998
  2. - Matter of Time -1996
  3. - -

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• Prytko, John
  224 Saddlehill Rd
  Manchester, CT, 06040
  Phone: 860-649-7963
  Place of Birth: New Britain, CT
  DOB: 9/25/36
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Johnny Prytko's Night Crew
  Also performed with: Good Times
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: jprytko@juno.com
  Web page: John Prytko's Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Pennant Winning Polkas - Glo 718 - 1967
  2. - Long Island Sound Polkas -Rex 730 - 1969
  3. - Polka Madness -Bomont - 1998

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• Przepiora, Jim
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Buffalo Tones
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• Przybylski, Franciszek (Frank)
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments:
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - - Columbia
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Ptak, Don
  6953 W. 64th St
  Chicago, IL 60638
  Phone: 773-586 2265
  Place of Birth:Chicago, IL
  DOB: 09/01/37
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Casinos
  Also performed with: Li'l Wally
  Honors: Marion Lush Songwriter of the Year Award - Nov 8, 2003 - United Polka Association, Founders Award - Sept 25, 1985-United Polka Association.
  Information:
  E-mail: dptak5@comcast.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Mother Dearest Mother, LP 4002 - Belaire - 1964
  2. - Polka Convention polka, LP 4013 - Belaire - 1968
  3. - Polish Jam Session, LP 4001 - Belaire - 1964

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• Pulver, Roger
  145 Bronco Dr
  Bozeman, MT, 59718
  Phone: 406-388-6751
  Place of Birth:
  DOB: 4/23/47
  Instruments: Plectrum Bango, Guiter
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Varitones
  Also performed with: Verne Meisner, Roger Bright, Frank Yankovic
  Honors: Nom Best New Polka Band, Cleveland Hall of Fame 1995, Best Polka Band -Wis,
  Information:
  E-mail: ppulver@mcn.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Beer Garden Polkas - Cuca Records -1972
  2. - Movietime -Columbia - 1973
  3. - Through the Years -Bright Productions 1999

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• Puzon, Zigmund
  Calumet City, IL,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 5/26/18
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Accordion, Piano
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Polka Chips
  Also performed with: Jolly Stan Lee, Johnny Bomba
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polish Picnic - Stan Wolowic - Coral -1961
  2. - The Greatest Band in Polka Land - Stan Wolowic - Capitol-1961
  3. - The Million Seller Polka -Stan Wolowic -Capitol